Santiago Flea Market Walking Tour, Santiago de Chile

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On this tour of the Mercado de las Pulgas, we'll discover one of the largest commercial spaces in Latin America. A true icon of Santiago de Chile awaits!

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 12 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Franklin Subway Station

Reviews of our customers

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February 16, 2026
Antonio Andrés Aparicio Corbatón
Zaragoza, Spain
I discovered a part of Santiago that I never imagined existed! All thanks to Lucas, a great professional and very knowledgeable. In fact, I stayed the...
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November 24, 2025
Gabriel Reyes Strappa
El Quisco, Chile
Very entertaining and the guide was very well prepared.
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January 20, 2025
Mariella
Sydney, Australia
A complete tour of the history of Huemul district and its beginnings as an important slaughter house for the beef industry. We were graciously guide...
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November 7, 2022
Lore Mansilla
Santiago, Chile
An incredible activity, we had used the app abroad and it is absolutely up to the level, we discovered wonderful places and Jaime was very attentive a...
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October 10, 2022
Hugo
Puerto Montt, Chile
A quiet and very enriching tour to learn about the history of our country through the architecture of the buildings that are still intact. The tour of...
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Wilson Roberto Lima Dias
Varginha, Brazil
Jaime is excellent. I highly recommend him! *
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Leticia Mencacci
São Paulo, Brazil
the neighborhood is very interesting and the guide was able to tell several important historical passages in the neighborhood. I highly recommend!
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On this tour of the Mercado de las Pulgas, we'll discover one of the largest commercial spaces in Latin America. A true icon of Santiago de Chile awaits!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Franklin metro station to begin this tour of the Mercado de las Pulgas and its surrounding area.

We'll head to the old Santiago slaughterhouse, now transformed into a vibrant market full of atmosphere and top-quality produce. The origins of this place date back to 1847, when the slaughterhouse was founded and the emerging Barrio Franklin began to take shape.

In the surrounding area, we'll get to know the famous conventillos and learn about their role in the neighborhood's history. In the 1970s, the slaughterhouse's prosperity came to an end when it was relocated to another part of the city. We'll walk through the old facilities, now a lively market selling fish, vegetables, meat, and many other fresh products.

After exploring the stalls of the Mercado Matadero Franklin, we'll head to Barrio Huemul I and its neighbors Huemul II and Huemul III, three working-class residential districts. We'll stop in front of 2 striking buildings: the Teatro Huemul and the Caja de Ahorros, the latter built in the early 20th century with the finest materials of the time, and still radiating the elegance and splendor of that era.

Wandering through Barrio Huemul, we'll come across several galpones, street stalls where antiques, furniture, and technology sit side by side looking for a buyer. We'll also talk about the area's haunted sanatorium, a place with a chilling story that sits somewhere between legend and truth.

Finally, after 2.5 hours on the route, we'll make our way to Parque Víctor Jara, where we'll close the tour with a brief look at the legacy of this iconic figure in Chilean folk music.

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On this tour of the Mercado de las Pulgas, we'll discover one of the largest commercial spaces in Latin America. A true icon of Santiago de Chile awaits!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Franklin metro station to begin this tour of the Mercado de las Pulgas and its surrounding area.

Finally, after 2.5 hours on the route, we'll make our way to Parque Víctor Jara, where we'll close the tour with a brief look at the legacy of this iconic figure in Chilean folk music.

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